Frontier Transport HoldingsJSE:FTH +8.58%77 Pretax Margin % is 20.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 18.04. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTH with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks better than 76.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Frontier Transport Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:FTH'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.08 Med: 18.04 Max: 19.62
Current: 17.71
JSE:FTH's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.33% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs JSE:FTH: 17.71
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Frontier Transport Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Frontier Transport Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JSE:FTH vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Frontier Transport Holdings's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Frontier Transport Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Transport Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Transport Holdings's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.65% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 18.04. Over the past decade, Frontier Transport Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.08 to 19.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #236 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Frontier Transport Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 20.65% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 18.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.08 to a high of 19.62. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 20.65% is 205% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #236 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontier Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Transport Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #236 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Frontier Transport Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 20.65% is 205% above this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Transport Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.08 to 19.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.04 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Frontier Transport Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Frontier Transport Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 20.65% is 205% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Transport Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 20.65%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 18.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.73, compared to a current price of R6.20 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.65%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 18.04 and 205% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Frontier Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R6.20 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.73.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Transport Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:FTH:
Pretax Margin %: 20.65% (14% above median its 10-year median of 18.04)
GF Value™: R6.73 vs. price of R6.20 (7.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 205% above the Transportation median (#236 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd is an investment entity tailored to consolidate and expand opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors. The company through its subsidiary provides a scheduled commuter bus operator in the Cape Metropole. The company provides services such as Public Transport, School & Private Tours, Luxury Coaches, Shuttle Services, and Parts & Spares Sales.
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